Fence construction



July 17, 1928.

H. MILLER' FENCE CONSTRUCTION Y Filed April 14. 1924 M u z 4 wf 1 Patented July 17, 19.28.

UNITED `STM Es 1,677,195 PATENT OFFICE.

HUGO MILLER, or ooLBY, Wisconsin, Assenoa gir elvis-Fourteen rojcivins.) Ina` s'rEINIInr AND oNnroUn'rH To EMIL MEYER-s., Born or coLBY, Wisconsin.

vIE'IEINCIE CONSTRUCTION.

i Application filed April 14, 1924. Serial No. 706,454.

'This inrention'relates to improven'ients in fence construction, andk more,particularly to fence posts and Ameans for` attaching a fence thereto.

It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a novel form of fence post provided with means whereby a wire or metal fence may be quickly and securely attached thereto.

A further object of the invention is to provide a fence construction in which the fence is secured to the posts without the use of nails, staples and the like. s

A further object of the invention is to provide a fence construction in which the fence is secured to the fence posts in a manner to eliminate vertical or longitudinal movement thereof.

A further object of the invention is to provide a fence construction in which either metal or wooden post members can be used to equal advantage. y

A further object of the invention is to provide fence posts constructed so that they will be firmly secured in the ground in which they are embedded.

A further object of the invention is to provide a fence construction which is very simple, is strong and durable, is inexpensive to manufacture, and is well adapted for the purposes described.

'lith the above and other objects in view, the invention consists ofthe improved fence construction and its parts and combinations as set forth in the claim, and all equivalents thereof.

In the accompanying drawing in which the same reference characters indicate the same parts in al] of the views:

Fig. 1 is a side view of the improved fence;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on line 2-2 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig; 1;y

Fig. 5 is a plan view of another modified form of the fence post.

Referring to the drawing, the numeral. represents fence posts constructed according to the invention, the posts being spaced apart and having their lower portions embedded in the ground 11. The posts are formed of wood and are circular in crossscction and each post has secured thereto, by means of metallic strap members lil,` vertically extending angle Iiron inen'ibers 13j. The strap members 12 are,adjusta'loly.clamped` in position 'by means of bolts 14 passing through and adjoining their end portions.

Obviously, the posts are adapted to support and have secured thereto, fencing 15 preferably of the metal strand type. To receive the fencing, the angle iron members 1? are formed with a plurality of transverse slots 16, positioned as shown, and spaced to correspond with the vertical distance between the horizontal or longitudinal strands 17 of the fencing. Portions of the .strands 17 are seated in the slotsl 16 and to hold the fencing in posit-ion and to the posts, rod members 18 are provided. Said rod members are positioned vertically wit-hin the angle iron members between the inner surfaces thereof and the fencing strands 17.

The upper end portions of the rod members i are hook shaped, as at. 19, to fitoverand engage the upper corners of the angle iron members. In this manner, the rods are held in position, and the rods, coacting with the spaced slots 16, serve to hold the fencing' securely in place and to the fence posts. i

To aid in holding the fence posts .firmly` in the ground, the lower portion of each post has secured thereto a plurality of yieldable members 20. Said members yield so as to lie against the surfaces ofthe posts when the posts are pushedk into the ground. However, after the post have become embedded, t-he members 2() assume the positions shown in Fig. 1 and help to prevent theposts from becoming loose or moving.

A second modified form of the invention is illustrated by Fig. 5 showing' the adaptation of the invention to a post 22 of square form in cross-section. An angle iron member 13 is positioned adjacent the outer face of the post, said member being formed with spaced strand receiving slots 16. Strap members 1Q are further provided to secure the member 13 to the post, the strap members being substantially square in shape with an angular mid portion 23 to engage the member 13. Bolts 14 secure together the end portions of the straps. y

From the foregoing description it will be seen that the improved fence construction is of a very simple and novel character, and is well adapted for the purposes set forth.

What I'elaiin as my invention is:

A fence post. aitaehn'ient consisting of a member having,r two side pieces joined iogeiher torform an angle, the end portions oi said angle member being,r adapted to bear against an ordinary1 fence post, said member being adapted to extend longituili-VY nally of the fence post and beingv shorter than an ordinary fence post', so that it can be attached to a post after the latter is inserted in the gronnd, and said member being provided with rectangular slots of approximately one-half the depth of the angle member to accommodate horizontal strands of tence wire, a vertical locking rod positioned between the outer surface of the post and the inner surface of the angle member and exteriorly of and engaging the portions of the horizontal fence strands which enter said Slots to removably secure the 'fencingr to the posts, said slots readily accommodating both the fence strand and the locking rod, and means for attachingr `said angle member to on ordinary fence post, the said member being readily attachable to a fence post of any size or shape.

In testimon;7 whereof, I affix my signature.

HUGO MILLER. 

